Optimize the Parameters of Dual Turning Process Using Taguchi Methodology

Abstract

Abstract-Dual turning is a novel metal cutting process to get the desired shape of the rotating workpiece. In this process, two single point cutting tools are penetrated toward workpiece from opposite directions to remove the extra material by cutting action. It is highly complex process due to application of the two cutting tools at a time as which the selection of the optimum parameters is much difficult. The aim of this paper is to optimize the process parameters (cutting speed, feed rate, primary depthof-cut and secondary depth-of-cut) to minimize the surface roughness using Taguchi methodology. For this, the experiments w ere performed according to the L 9 design matrix on the dual turning setup at lathe machine. The result show s that optimal condition of the process parameters gives better surface finish as compared to the initial setting of the control parameters.